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The Vivavi Network
Here you'll find links to the visionary designers, entrepreneurs and leaders whose businesses and organizations are building the foundations of the modern green economy.
HOME DESIGN
Pre-Fabricated Houses
6040House - provides instant housing options that are shipped and assembled easily, with options including solar power, wind generator, and rainwater harvesting.
DesignMobile - architect Jennifer Siegal designs beautiful pre-fabricated houses that are meant to be easily moved and light on the land, including the famous swellhouse.
Enertia - an architectural firm focusing in modern and stylish designs that use only solar power.
Flatpakhouse - pre-fabricated houses designed to make everyone feel comfortable, including mother nature.
GreenGridRoofs - pre-fabricated roofs that lower energy costs, extend roof life, and are meant to have vegetation and other plants grow on them.
Michelle Kaufmann Designs - modern, affordable housing utilizing sustainable methods and materials.
Mobilchalet - a self-sustainable and easily movable mobilchalet uses it roof to catch water, and solar power to provide warmth, light, and electricity, while being easy enough to operate that only one person is necessary.
Now House - from advanced green and sustainable materials in a highly integrated matter, these houses can be completely constructed in only 35 days.
Building Materials
American Clay - sells environmentally safe clay plaster and associated products for home use.
Bettencourt Green Building Supplies - provides quality green building materials to designers, architects, contractors and homeowners on the East Coast.
Eco Timber - provides a complete line of ecologically safe wood flooring.
Smith & Fong - early pioneer in industrial bamboo materials used for flooring, paneling and furniture.
Interior Design
Niche Design - incorporates the latest technology to include the safest and most sustainable materials on the market while using Kim Nadeal's and Margaret Lydecker's designs.
Vital Design - Cheryl Terrace designs beautiful spaces that are environmentally conscious.
FASHION
CoolnotCruel - upscale clothing designer for both men and women that remains socially and environmentally conscious.
Delano Collection - committed to designing sustainable, American-made products
Ecoganik - combines fashion and eco-consciousness to make a modern apparel line for women.
Loomstate - upscale, stylish organic cotton denim jeans for men and women.
LoyaleClothing - a sportswear provider that has revolutionized the market by making stylish designs for women while reducing our environmental impact.
NaturalHighLifestyle - sells clothing and accessories made out of natural hemp fibers in order to protect the environment and encourage the yoga lifestyle.
Stewart+Brown - upscale clothing designer for men and women specializing in luxurious sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton and cashmere.
Summer Rayne Oakes - social entrepreneur who uses her modeling and media image for the greater good.
GREEN LIFESTYLE
Collective Good - recycle your mobile phone or PDA, reducing our landfills and take your tax deduction - a pretty good deal.
The Green Apple Guide - coupons for natural living in New York City. A must-have resource guide and coupon book for a healthy and eco-friendly urban lifestyle.
The Lazy Environmentalist - radio show covering the emerging modern green lifestyle, connecting listeners with the designers, entrepreneurs and leaders who are making it possible and showcasing their products and services.
Sustainable Style Foundation - great resource for hip trends in sustainability. Educates, supports and inspires people from all walks of life so that they can make more sustainable personal style choices.
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL & LEISURE
Better World Club Travel - an eco-travel agency resource for eco-friendly transportation and vacation alternatives
Biobeetle - a rental car agency in Hawaii whose vehicles run on biodiesil fuel, the first of its kind in the world.
EV Rental - an environmental rental car agency utilizing hybrid and natural gas vehicles.
Kimpton Hotels - a group of luxury boutique hotels and restaurants offering unique eco-conscious amenities.
Lindblad Expeditions - travel company offering exotic ventures with a focus on the environment and animals
Manaca Eco Travel - eco-travel booking agency with local partnerships around the globe
Silverton Mountain - ski mountain ranked #1 in steeps and #1 in powder by Skiing Magazine. No ski run is clearcut. Two trees planted for every tree cut down during lift installation. Sustainability is built directly into the experience.
Zip Car - unique car sharing membership with online reservation system that enables members to drive cars by the hour.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
American Solar Challenge - cross country race of solar energy powered cars that promotes the use of solar power and explores new technology.
New Wind Energy - currently offers affordable wind energy to commercial and residential customers throughout the United States.
PUBLICATIONS
Magazines
Breathe - a socially and environmentally conscious magazine for the modern yoga lifestyle
Plenty - hello modern green lifestyle. If it's stylish and green, Plenty magazine has it covered.
Worthwhile - a magazine focusing on the alignment of people, planet and profits with insightful commentary and terrific leader profiles.
Online Magazines (Blogs)
Ideal Bite - online resource offering information and tips on green and sustainable living, as well as free daily email "bites."
MetaEfficient - highlights ecologically safe products and services of all different types.
Treehugger - an all encompassing online green magazine that offers reviews, recommendations, and news on green product and services.
WorldChanging - smart commentary, links and analysis of the tools, models and ideas already set in motion that are building a better future. Top-notch editors and contributing writers focus on technology, sustainability and social trends in an interactive forum.
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
Anavo Group - consultancy that simplifies sustainability concepts and translates them into relevant solutions for small businesses.
GoodsThatGive - showcases high quality products with outstanding social missions.
ici Consulting - product development and branding consultancy that positions companies at the nexus of style and sustainability.
Net Impact - current and former MBA students who use the power of business to create a better world.
Speak Shop - allows Spanish language tutors and students to manage their own tutorial services and currently offers a free trial.
SPECIAL THANKS
Spot Design - creative services consulting firm that developed Vivavi's new brand identity and designed our current website.
Seer Interactive - team of web development professionals who built the original version of Vivavi.com.
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